A public-service strike in South Africa has laid bare divisions between labor unions and the government of President Zuma. (feeds.wsjonline.com)

College coaches have descended on Rock Hill, S.C., all with a common purpose: To woo defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. (www.newsvine.com)

Four months before Southern Sudan is scheduled to hold an independence referendum, tensions are already rising in this oil-rich region that sits on the expected future border, with allegations the central government is using violence and ethnic cleansing to sway the vote. (www.newsvine.com)

A former top Southern Sudan official says the south's parliament may vote to secede from the Khartoum-based north if an independence referendum scheduled for January is delayed. Southern Sudan - Sudan - Khartoum - Africa - Government (feeds.boston.com)

Three people died after Typhoon Kompasu hit central South Korea Thursday morning, the Yonhap News Agency reported. (rss.cnn.com)

Rescuers were searching for 44 people missing Thursday after a landslide hit a village in southern China and killed at least four people. China - Village - Landslide - Flood - Asia (feeds.boston.com)

South Africa's prolonged public sector strike is set to continue after the main trade union federation rejects an improved wage offer by the government. (www.bbc.co.uk)

Three people die and power lines are knocked down as Seoul is hit by its strongest typhoon in the past 15 years. (www.bbc.co.uk)